At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global proposals, manage strategic responses, and coach junior staff in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Premier international law firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, extensive training, career development, and a broad range of benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for meaningful career growth and cross-border exposure.
- Why this job: Shape high-impact proposals and influence win rates in a global team.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in competitive proposals and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role, you will lead Global Proposals for the Project Development & Finance group, driving strategic, multi-jurisdictional responses.
You sit at the heart of the Global Proposals function, collaborating with partners, lawyers, and BD colleagues to convert priority opportunities.
You will manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, coach junior staff, and craft client-centric pitches.
The role offers cross-border exposure within a global team and meaningful scope to influence win rates and revenue.
This is an opportunity to shape high-impact proposals in a premier international law firm with a culture that values development and collaboration.
- Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Training and mentoring
- Career development opportunities
- Broad range of benefits (financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, family)
- Inclusive, collaborative culture
- Equal opportunities and development
Responsibilities
- Lead Global Proposals for Project Development & Finance; manage strategic, multi-jurisdictional proposals
- Oversee end-to-end proposal process as lead and liaison for opportunities
- Provide guidance, coaching and support throughout the proposal lifecycle
- Coach and develop junior colleagues through pitch processes
- Draft, review and edit pitch documents to create client-centric propositions
- Coordinate submission of proposals via online portals and advise on online RFP best practices
- Develop compelling written content and communication strategies for pitches
- Advocate for effective use of marketing technologies and maintain pitch content/assets
- Deliver proposal training to lawyers and BD teams
- Conduct win/loss debriefs for global proposals and pitches
- Collaborate with partners, lawyers and BD to maintain momentum and win rates
- Share best practices and develop tools and training for proposals excellence
- Liaise with Global Proposals on global panel pitches, pipeline tracking, reporting and RFP analysis
- Key requirements
- Extensive experience with competitive proposals/pitches
- Experience across international, regional, and local contexts
- Senior-level experience in a partnership
- Ability to build relationships with senior management
- Proven leadership and delegation capabilities
- Professionalism and discretion
- Strong stakeholder relationship skills
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication
- High self-awareness and adaptable working style
- Strong project management and multi-project juggling ability
- Highly developed analytical skills and problem-solving
- Strong IT literacy: Microsoft Office and familiarity with RFP web portals
- Relationship building with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication (listening, verbal, written)
- Discretion and professionalism
- Adaptability and self-awareness
- Microsoft Office
- exposure to web portals used for managing RFP processes
Proposals Manager in London employer: Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and diversity, making it a vibrant place to work for the Business Development & Marketing Manager role. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a supportive hybrid working environment, and a broad range of benefits tailored to enhance both personal and professional lives, the firm fosters a collaborative culture where every team member can thrive. Joining Clifford Chance means being part of a global network that values innovative thinking and provides opportunities to engage with high-profile clients across various sectors.
